From the Niagara Falls Review: Some “exceptions” to Premier Dalton McGuinty’s 2009 rule requiring all government contracts to be subject to competitive bids allowed Niagara’s tourism agency to spend $500,000 on an untendered contract to publish a promotional magazine, says Tourism Minister Michael Chan. “There are exceptions in terms of single-source procurement,” Chan said Wednesday…
From a press release seen in the Media Centre section of the Niagara Parks web site: In recognition and celebration of its 125th Anniversary, The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is once again pleased to be part of this year’s ‘Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap’ fundraiser. NPC will take part in this great initiative between the hours…
As previously announced, the Rink at the Brink will be back on Niagara Parks Commission land this year. The official press release is available here: Thousands of visitors to Niagara Falls will once again be able to experience the thrill of skating just steps from the Horseshoe Falls, thanks to the decision taken today by…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Rink at the Brink is back from the brink after the Niagara Parks Commission voted Tuesday to give the winter attraction a second chance. Commissioners reversed a decision they made in August to terminate the agreement that allows the Winter Festival of Lights to operate an outdoor skating rink…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Rink at the Brink could get a new lease on life Tuesday after the Niagara Parks Commission threatened to kill the attraction after logistical problems in its first year. Commissioners are expected to vote during Tuesday’s board meeting on a report that would allow the Winter Festival of Lights…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission will keep tweaking its process for picking a boat tour operator while it moves toward a Nov. 24 target deadline for companies to submit their bids to run Niagara River boat tours, general manager John Kernahan says. A month after the provincial agency launched a competition…
From the Globe and Mail: The Niagara Parks Commission is fending off claims it is tilting a tendering process in favour of the Maid of the Mist, the tour boat company whose exclusive access to Niagara Falls has been controversial for the Ontario government agency. Last year, after a four-decade monopoly for the Maid’s American…
From the Niagara Falls Review (including a video): The area around Niagara Falls was to be preserved as “a mecca of peace” for the “millions of overworked and tired humanity” to enjoy, according to John Langmuir, the second chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission. A century and a quarter after it was created, the parks…
From Niagara This Week: The Niagara Parks Commission has a garbage problem. The NPC discussed problems regarding increased garbage and litter at some of its locations after general manager John Kernahan pointed out problems with picnickers at the Botanical Gardens during his delivery of a Business Highlight Report at last week’s board meeting. Specifically, picnics…
From Niagara This Week: The Niagara Parks Commission has a new vice-chair. The agency’s newest commissioner, Janice Thomson, has been appointed to the seat recently vacated by longtime commissioner Archie Katzman. Her term as vice-chair became effective on Aug. 10. “I was really delighted when I was advised that I was appointed vice-chair,” said Thomson….